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TomO

01-26-2014 @ 8:17 AM

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The adjustable lifters are more noisy than the stock lifters. I suspect that it is due to the smaller surface of the contact point.

I set my lifters to .012 on the intake and .016 on the exhaust to allow for the wear and expect to hear the lifter noise at idle.

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01-25-2014 @ 5:38 PM

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Thanks, guys for the input. Your comments about the valve noise confirmed what I was thinking. I've been away from these engines for 50 years, but I still remember the beautiful sound of a flathead V8 running. Thanks again.

supereal

01-25-2014 @ 12:37 PM

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I set the exhaust to .014 to .016, but you are close enough. Some valve noise is unavoidable in these old engines. We aways install new valve springs all around. If I put one together and it doesn't have at least one noisy valve at idle, I probably missed something. Thankfully, in most cases, the noise either goes away, or is covered by road noise as speed increases. Just drive and enjoy!

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CharlieStephens

01-25-2014 @ 9:39 AM

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Try comparing it with other flathead engines. Solid lifters make more noise than hydraulic. If they are too tight you will have problems.

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01-25-2014 @ 8:28 AM

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Yes it is. If you are young with good hearing then not hearing them at all might signify a problem. The older I get the quieter my engine gets, Thank heavens I can still feel the vibration though.

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01-25-2014 @ 5:11 AM

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When I rebuilt my 59AB, I ground the seats properly, 3 angles,refaced the valves,lapped them in, then set clearances to .011 on intakes and .013 on exhausts. I still get some lifter noise at idle, it can be heard from the drivers' seat. Is this normal?

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